Congratulations, President Goldsmith!
The Stony Brook University community is excited to celebrate the inauguration of its seventh president, Andrea Goldsmith, on April 18, 2026. Join members of the Stony Brook community in sharing your message of congratulations and well wishes for our new president.
What They're Saying
Congratulations, Professor Goldsmith, on becoming President of the Number One Public
University in New York State!!!
— Paul Shepson, Dean, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
We are so fortunate to have you lead us as the next President of Stony Brook University.
You bring a tremendous spirit of optimism and collaboration, and you care deeply about
our students. You are a wonderful role model and a visionary leader. We're excited
to see the legacy you create over the next ten years leading the #1 Public University
in New York!
— Rick Gatteau, Vice President of Student Affairs
Welcome President Goldsmith! Looking forward to your positive energy on our campus,
particularly in the Fine Arts department.
— Lorena Salcedo-Watson, senior lecturer, Department of Art
Congratulations Dr. Andrea Goldsmith! The Career Center is excited to support your
vision for Stony Brook University and ready for the sparks to ignite.
— Marianna Savoca, Associate Vice President for Career Readiness & Experiential Education
Welcome to SBU from everyone in Enrollment Management. We look forward to supporting
you in your vision for the Future of Stony Brook.
— Richard Beatty, Senior Associate Provost for Enrollment Management
Welcome President Goldsmith!! On behalf of the current Simons STEM Scholars, we are
thankful to have someone who has walked our path leading this institution! Good luck!!
— The Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars Program
Congratulations on your appointment! As both a proud alum and longtime member of the
Stony Brook community, I’m truly excited to see your leadership guide the next chapter
of our University’s story. Stony Brook has shaped so much of who I am, both personally
and professionally, and it’s inspiring to see someone so dedicated to its future at
the helm. Wishing you all the best as you begin this new journey.
— Andrea Lebedinski, Director of Lifelong & Athletics Engagement
Congratulations from the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)!
— Rose Tirotta-Esposito, Assistant Provost of Educational Transformation and Director,
Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)
On behalf of the staff and scholars of the Center for Inclusive Education, I offer
you our heartfelt congratulations on your inauguration as the seventh President of
Stony Brook University! Your deep commitment to inclusive excellence, innovation,
and community resonates strongly with the core mission of our Center. We eagerly anticipate
partnering with your office to advance equitable opportunities and amplify the voices
of historically underrepresented communities. Congratulations again, and may your
presidency make a lasting impact on our university.
— Karian Wight, Assistant Dean for Diversity & Inclusion, Graduate School & Director
of the Center for Inclusive Education
Best wishes, President Goldsmith, as you continue to lead our university -- and all
of us -- onward and upward!
— Debra Scala Giokas, Strategic Communications Manager, College of Engineering and
Applied Sciences
Dear President Goldsmith, Congratulations on your appointment as President of Stony
Brook University. I wish you great success and fulfillment as you lead our institution
into its next chapter. May your leadership and commitment to excellence continue to
inspire our entire community.
Warm regards, Beatriz Makhoulian, DNP, RN, FNP-C, Graduate Faculty, School of Nursing
The Stony Brook University School of Nursing extends our congratulations and heartfelt
welcome to you. Your vision for innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity resonates
deeply with our mission to prepare nurses who lead with knowledge, compassion, and
purpose. We look forward to working alongside you to strengthen our university and
continue making a positive difference in the lives of our students and the communities
we serve. On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students of the School of Nursing —
welcome to our university family. We wish you great success and joy in the journey
ahead.
Warm regards, Pat Bruckenthal, PhD, APRN, FAAN, Dean, School of Nursing
On behalf of the entire Division of Enterprise Risk Management, Congratulations President
Goldsmith!! Our team looks forward to supporting your initiatives and ambitions!!
— Larry Zacarese, Vice President for Enterprise Risk Management
We extend our warm congratulations to President Goldsmith on her election as Stony
Brook University’s next President. The Office of Proposal Development within the Office
for Research and Innovation looks forward to working under her leadership to further
strengthen and champion the outstanding research enterprise at Stony Brook.
— Sheri Clark, Director, Office of Proposal Development
